darryl morabito

darryl went from 430 pounds to cycling instructor.

Darryl Morabito paints a pretty grim picture of himself a few years ago at 430 pounds: “Stagnant job, no activity, and friends that liked to eat at the all-you-can-eat buffets.” He says his wake-up call came when his nephew asked him why he didn’t do something to change - and he decided he would. He started by attending a class that taught him how to eat properly, and introduced exercise into his life. After the class, he chose 24 Hour Fitness as his ‘new workout home.’ Over the next two years, he steadily dropped weight, gained strength, and started riding a road bike. Since then, he’s ridden 1200 miles in club rides and sponsored events, and he’s currently training to be a certified cycle instructor for 24 Hour Fitness. What’s the best thing about his transformation? “The confidence I gained from getting myself back in shape.”

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Anonymous (not verified)

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WOW!!! THAT IS AWESOME..PRAISE GOD FOR YOUR SUCCESS.....I KNOW IT TOOK ALOT OF COURAGE.....GREAT!!! GOD BLESS

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 15:16

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Great job Darryl! You are a wonderful example to all of us.

Posted by Anonymous (not verified) on Tue, 05/06/2008 - 15:29

briancasebolt

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D-

You are an inspiration. I think we sometimes take your story for granted now, but wow, what a wonderful, proof-positive authentication that 24 Hour Fitness changes lives.

Thank YOU for doing this for you! Thank YOU for showing us the strength to make positive changes in our lives.

Brian Casebolt

Posted by briancasebolt on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 06:42

GroupXStary

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Darryl~
I am so proud of your accomplishments and so very blessed to call you a TEAMmate.
You are the BEST!
Micki Stary

Posted by GroupXStary on Sat, 05/10/2008 - 18:39

cyclistJFK

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WOW, Darryl! I knew your story, and I am so glad that you continue to share it and use your drive and motivation to inspire our members and to help out fellow instructors! You are truly a blessing to us and I am so happy to call you a friend and teammate!

Jaime, 24 Hour Fitness Group X Instructor

Posted by cyclistJFK on Mon, 05/12/2008 - 06:58

24hrpower

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Darryl you are great, we the front desk crew at 24 hour fitness are very proud of you keep going

Posted by 24hrpower on Tue, 05/13/2008 - 09:55

Niece76

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I just wanted to say what an inspiration your story is to me!.I hope one day I'll be able to do the same for others! Congratulations!!!!

Posted by Niece76 on Tue, 07/08/2008 - 13:48

catzup

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CONGRATULATIONS with achieving your goal, i have reached 1/3 of my goal your story has given me more motivation to keep with it. smile =)

Thank You Jamie AKA catzup

Posted by catzup on Sun, 10/19/2008 - 17:40

bigdawg15

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First, Thank you for all the positive comments.

Second, Thanks to Brian, Mary and Sue for pushing me harder than I thought was posible. I couldn't have done it without you guys.

Third, Thanks to MICKI for believing in me to be the best trainer that I can be for 24Hour Fitness.

Love to all and keep up the great work.

Cycle, Cycle, Cycle and then Cycle some more.

Posted by bigdawg15 on Sun, 11/02/2008 - 17:07

TexasTechVette

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Amazing story from a fellow team mate and fellow 24cycle instructor! THE POWER OF 24!!

Glenn Goebel
Group X Instructor
DFW area
24Cycle

Posted by TexasTechVette on Mon, 06/15/2009 - 18:02